Innovative Solutions to Address the Oral Health Care Workforce Shortage: Insights from Michigan
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Blog post published by the Center for Health Care Strategies.
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Children's Basic Oral Health Screenings Training
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The Children’s Basic Oral Health Screening Training, created by the Indiana Department of Health in partnership with McMillen Health , is designed to enhance oral health education among school nurses and non-dental professionals. This training equips...
National Profile of State Medicaid and CHIP Oral Health Programs: Policy Report
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2024 Profile produced by the Medicaid Medicare CHIP Services Dental Association
The Link Between Oral Health And Overall Wellness: Exploring The Latest Research
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Although dental care typically aims to keep teeth and gums healthy, current research continues to show a deep connection between oral health and overall wellness. This link is significant, indicating that oral health issues can often hint at systemic...
A Healthy Mouth Can Lead to a Long and Healthy Life
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Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease for children and adults alike. Poor oral health has been linked to tooth loss, oral infections and an increased risk of systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Dental problems can also...
Examining the Dental Care Crisis in America: How Can We Make Dental Care More Affordable and More Available?
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U.S. Senate Committee on health, Education, Labor & Pensions Full Committee Hearing Thursday, May 16th, 2024 10:00 AM
Imagine if the government offered dental care. New federal rule could make that a reality.
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Introducing Affordable Care Act dental insurance Americans experience dental emergencies every year and the U.S. health care system is ill-equipped to help them, according to advocates. The Affordable Care Act extended health insurance to tens of millions...
Doctors are taking on dental duties in low-income areas
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Dental deserts are emerging across the country, especially in low-income and rural areas. Because of this, many people do not have access to necessary oral health care, which can lead to worse health outcomes over time. In order to accommodate the lack of...
Doctors take on dental duties to reach low-income and uninsured patients
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DENVER — Pediatrician Patricia Braun and her team saw roughly 100 children at a community health clinic on a recent Monday. They gave flu shots and treatments for illnesses like ear infections. But Braun also did something most primary care doctors don't...
Why Isn’t Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?
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The patient’s teeth appeared to be well cared for, but dentist James Mancini did not like the look of his gums. By chance, Mancini knew the man’s physician, so he raised an alert about a potential problem—and a diagnosis soon emerged. “Actually, Bob had...
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